The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

There weren’t any traces

the couch and perused the

this? After all, he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum. However, if this were proven true, it indicated

group of perpetrators and not

ones that had been sniffed out were Hector, Lane, and their

frowned as his

in the incident, he always felt there was still a culprit

security in Salinsburgh is much tighter. There are very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides Craig and Asher. We’ll get a lead sooner or later once we’ve eliminated those few with military

order my men

was about to leave when Cedrick added, “Increase the number of personnel tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure she’s safe outside and that not a single strand of her hair is

assured that Gwendolyn’s safety is our topmost

may

left promptly to see

continued going through the information about Eloise’s disappearance

that Gwendolyn was

hoped fervently that Gwendolyn’s opening ceremony would go by

the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally arrived fifteen minutes

mainstream historical drama with themes

how a meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business after her divorce to

immediately regretted his actions after their divorce and

her a sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she decisively invested in the show

after she won the Best Actress Award, as it was a testament to her outstanding acting

she hurried over to escort Gwendolyn once she

took extra care of Gwendolyn’s

commencement of the opening ceremony, and both of them struck up

hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How come I’ve not received an invitation

the Newton residence for the time being, so I turned down Mr. Craig’s offer

tightly. “As a daughter of the Newton family, you’ll be added to the family register sooner or later. They’ll surely

common besides being biologically related. Only

the Newton family except for Craig

found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from Jasmine as the Newton

the